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José Bautista signs 1-day contract to retire as a Toronto Blue Jay
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José Bautista signs 1-day contract to retire as a Toronto Blue Jay
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Morosi: Jose Bautista won't be with Blue Jays in 2018 barring miracle
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Toronto Blue Jays Rumors: Jose Bautista's Future Less Certain Than
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Jose Bautista a free agent after Blue Jays decline $17.5M US
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Blue Jays confirm they won't pick up Jose Bautista's 2018 option
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Happy Birthday Jose Bautista - Bluebird Banter
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Jose Bautista to sign one-day contract to retire a Blue Jay